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5 Qirsh - Abdullah borders of crescents only
1311 (1894) year| Billon | 4.45 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Mahdist State (Sudan) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Abdallahi ibn Muhammad al-Khalifa (1885-1899) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1311 (1894) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Qirsh |
| Currency | Piastre (1885-1898) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 4.45 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#114511 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Text and date within circle of crescents only
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
عز نصره
ضرب
في
ام درمان
١٣١١
Translation:
May he be victorious
Struck in Omdurman
1311
Comment
Borders of crescents onlyInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the Mahdist State, a short-lived Islamic state that was established in Sudan in the late 19th century. The Mahdist State was known for its unique coinage, which featured Islamic symbols and inscriptions, and this 5 Qirsh coin is an example of that. The coin's design, which includes the borders of crescents, is particularly notable because it reflects the Islamic character of the state and its currency.
